CNC Programmer for Process Innovation & Automation

nordsterngroup; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2000

4-day workweek

Full benefits with RRSP matching

Training program

Career advancement opportunities

Work boot and safety glass reimburse

Job summary

Custom Castings, a member of the Nordstern Group, is seeking a CNC Programmer to join our Process Innovation Team. You will create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for aluminum permanent mold castings, developing efficient toolpaths and setup plans while supporting automation initiatives.

We require 3–5 years of CNC programming and setup, proficiency with CAM software (MasterCAM or GibbsCAM), and strong GD&T knowledge. A collaborative, safety‑minded team player will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Machinist or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years CNC programming and setup in manufacturing.
• Experience programming horizontal and vertical machining centers; turning is a plus.
• Proficient with CAM software such as MasterCAM or GibbsCAM.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding.
• Able to read engineering drawings and GD&T; troubleshoot machining issues.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing parts.
• Develop efficient toolpaths using CAM software.
• Estimate cycle times, tooling needs, and setup considerations for quotes.
• Set up and prove out new jobs with tooling and fixturing.
• Support CNC operators with technical guidance and troubleshooting.
• Improve processes to boost productivity, quality, and repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on manufacturability.
• Develop and implement CNC automation initiatives and setup methods.
• Maintain work instructions, setup docs, and inspection requirements.
• Manage program revisions and backups; transfer jobs between machines.
• Train operators on new programs and processes; promote safe practices.

Skills

Journeyperson Machinist

CNC Programmer

Reading drawings

GD&T

Teamwork

Tools

MasterCAM

GibbsCAM

Job description

Custom Castings, a member of the Nordstern Group, is seeking a CNC Programmer to join our Process Innovation Team. You will create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for aluminum permanent mold castings, developing efficient toolpaths and setup plans while supporting automation initiatives.

We require 3–5 years of CNC programming and setup, proficiency with CAM software (MasterCAM or GibbsCAM), and strong GD&T knowledge. A collaborative, safety‑minded team player will thrive here.